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# PHP

> Learn how to activate PHP extensions, change your PHP version, and modify PHP settings.

## PHP Selector

<Icon icon="https://mintcdn.com/dangowebsolutions/j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo/icons/directadmin/php-selector.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo&q=85&s=a16186d1e9b53299237991c0e99459a2" width="150" height="150" data-path="icons/directadmin/php-selector.svg" /> **PHP Selector** is a tool in <Icon icon="https://mintcdn.com/dangowebsolutions/h7v7ncdoSDUTq6Mf/icons/directadmin/directadmin.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=h7v7ncdoSDUTq6Mf&q=85&s=c0de1870528a3e8f5ac7adc3d416a84a" width="100" height="100" data-path="icons/directadmin/directadmin.svg" /> **DirectAdmin** that allows you to manage your PHP environment. It enables you to change the PHP version and activate or deactivate PHP extensions.

To access <Icon icon="https://mintcdn.com/dangowebsolutions/j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo/icons/directadmin/php-selector.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo&q=85&s=a16186d1e9b53299237991c0e99459a2" width="150" height="150" data-path="icons/directadmin/php-selector.svg" /> **PHP Selector**, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your <Icon icon="https://mintcdn.com/dangowebsolutions/h7v7ncdoSDUTq6Mf/icons/directadmin/directadmin.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=h7v7ncdoSDUTq6Mf&q=85&s=c0de1870528a3e8f5ac7adc3d416a84a" width="100" height="100" data-path="icons/directadmin/directadmin.svg" /> **DirectAdmin** control panel.
2. Navigate to the **Advanced Features** section.
3. Click on <Icon icon="https://mintcdn.com/dangowebsolutions/j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo/icons/directadmin/php-selector.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo&q=85&s=a16186d1e9b53299237991c0e99459a2" width="150" height="150" data-path="icons/directadmin/php-selector.svg" /> **PHP Selector**. You will be redirected to the <Icon icon="https://mintcdn.com/dangowebsolutions/j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo/icons/directadmin/php-selector.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo&q=85&s=a16186d1e9b53299237991c0e99459a2" width="150" height="150" data-path="icons/directadmin/php-selector.svg" /> **PHP Selector** interface.
4. Select the required PHP version from the dropdown menu next to "Current PHP version".
5. Select required extensions from the alphabetical package list.

<Info>If you do not see the extension you need, [contact support](/help/support). The extension will need to be reviewed before it can be added.</Info>

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## PHP Settings

The <Icon icon="https://mintcdn.com/dangowebsolutions/j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo/icons/directadmin/php.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo&q=85&s=7aff50253a911e1fad32904c087e561a" width="50" height="50" data-path="icons/directadmin/php.svg" /> **PHP Settings** tab in <Icon icon="https://mintcdn.com/dangowebsolutions/h7v7ncdoSDUTq6Mf/icons/directadmin/directadmin.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=h7v7ncdoSDUTq6Mf&q=85&s=c0de1870528a3e8f5ac7adc3d416a84a" width="100" height="100" data-path="icons/directadmin/directadmin.svg" /> **DirectAdmin** allows you to configure various PHP settings for your web applications. This is particularly useful for developers who need specific PHP configurations for their applications.

To access <Icon icon="https://mintcdn.com/dangowebsolutions/j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo/icons/directadmin/php.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo&q=85&s=7aff50253a911e1fad32904c087e561a" width="50" height="50" data-path="icons/directadmin/php.svg" /> **PHP Settings**, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your <Icon icon="https://mintcdn.com/dangowebsolutions/h7v7ncdoSDUTq6Mf/icons/directadmin/directadmin.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=h7v7ncdoSDUTq6Mf&q=85&s=c0de1870528a3e8f5ac7adc3d416a84a" width="100" height="100" data-path="icons/directadmin/directadmin.svg" /> **DirectAdmin** control panel.
2. Navigate to the **Account Manager** section.
3. Click on <Icon icon="https://mintcdn.com/dangowebsolutions/j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo/icons/directadmin/php.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=j-uP3DKiLJ2Amixo&q=85&s=7aff50253a911e1fad32904c087e561a" width="50" height="50" data-path="icons/directadmin/php.svg" /> **PHP Settings**.
4. Add new PHP setting overrides by searching for the override, selecting it, entering an override value, and clicking the **Add** button.
5. To remove an override, click the <Icon icon="trash-can" /> **Delete** button next to the override you want to remove.

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